Explore the Bakery
What’s latest at UFS
UFS voted BEST POPUP
We’re beyond thrilled to have been voted Best Pop-Up (Food & Drink) in the 2025 Chicago Reader Best of Chicago readers’ poll
Pastry Arts Magazine Feature
“The complex layering of flavors…create a masterful cohesion of sweet and savory cuisine.”
— Pastry Arts Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
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Head to the bakery section, browse and follow along. Once you checkout, you will receive an email with pickup address (in Streeterville, Chicago) and instructions.
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Umami From Scratch is fully vegetarian and nut free. Most items already include the variants, so make sure to explore the drop down properly. If you’re looking for vegan, dairy free, or gluten free versions of specific items, please email contact@umamifromscratch.com .
That being said, if you have celiac disease or strong allergies/intolerance for dairy or gluten, we highly recommend to avoid as there’s a high probability of cross contamination.
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Yes. The pricing varies across different products and associated volumes, just email contact@umamifromscratch.com
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Yes. Email us to learn more about tea parties, brunch, or corporate events. Our minimum party size is 20.
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No. However, for events/catering the pricing includes delivery and setup.
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Since every order is unique and uses several speciality ingredients, we request at least 2 day notice. Once you place an order, every item is prepared and packaged within 2-4 hrs of pickup time.
Explore the Bakery
What’s latest at UFS
UFS voted Best Popup
We’re beyond thrilled to have been voted Best Pop-Up (Food & Drink) in the 2025 Chicago Reader Best of Chicago readers’ poll
Pastry Arts Magazine Feature
“The complex layering of flavors… create a masterful cohesion of sweet and savory cuisine”i.”
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Head to the bakery section, browse and follow along. Once you checkout, you will receive an email with pickup address (in Streeterville, Chicago) and instructions.
-
Umami From Scratch is fully vegetarian and nut free. Most items already include the variants, so make sure to explore the drop down properly. If you’re looking for vegan, dairy free, or gluten free versions of specific items, please email contact@umamifromscratch.com .
That being said, if you have celiac disease or strong allergies/intolerance for dairy or gluten, we highly recommend to avoid as there’s a high probability of cross contamination.
-
Yes. The pricing varies across different products and associated volumes, just email contact@umamifromscratch.com
-
Yes. Email us to learn more about tea parties, brunch, or corporate events. Our minimum party size is 20.
-
No. However, for events/catering the pricing includes delivery and setup.
-
Since every order is unique and uses several speciality ingredients, we request at least 2 day notice. Once you place an order, every item is prepared and packaged within 2-4 hrs of pickup time.

